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Best sound card to replace x-fi to go with a HeadRoom Amp
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Best sound card to replace x-fi to go with a HeadRoom Amp
Hi heads, I currently have an older x-fi Fatality. I use the toslink out to get sound to my HeadRoom Desktop Amp with a built-in DAC. I got Sennheiser 650s hooked into the amp via Zu audio cable. I want to get a new soundcard that supports both 5.1 or 7.1 speakers, a mic, as well as...- DeadByDawn
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
The 95 dollars was for: that headband only (with the cheap piece of foam and plastic insert), me fixing it myself, and not including the shipping (which is ups ground and im sure that price is marked up too). UPDATE: Get this, If i send them my headphones, then its only 65 dollars +...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
Quote: Originally Posted by 1Time There is a proper way to adjust your HD650, HD600, and HD580. If under warranty, Sennheiser should repair your HD650 for free. Yeah... I am a year over the warranty.- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
Quote: Originally Posted by Uncle Erik Post some pics and see if anyone has a DIY solution. I doubt you can get perfect cosmetics DIY, but there ought to be a way to get them functional again. Also, I wouldn't fault Sennheiser for the cost. The part - considering manufacturing and...- DeadByDawn
- Post #9
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
Quote: Originally Posted by Rock n Rolla is there any chance you could post some pictures? maybe we can solve it right here btw did it break from a factory defect... just yes or no It wasn't a factory defect. it literally snapped right in the middle in two. I am not sure...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
Quote: Originally Posted by Gbjerke haha thats a rediculous price, is there even any electronics going through the headband? the have a Y cable dont they? Nothing electronic. Its a piece of plastic with the foam, then another plastic strip. The second plastic strip covers the...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 repair - feel burned - What's your opinion?
So the part they call the head band snapped (dont ask) and i need to get it replaced. It a very simple plastic piece. The phones, head padding, and another piece of plastic just slide and snap in. I called Sennheiser, and the piece costs 95 dollars (not including shipping)!!!!! I cant...- DeadByDawn
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Whats the best way to hook up wireless headphones to Dolbly Digital Receiver?
This is probably the simplest question for most of you. - I have a late 90's yamaha 5.1 receiver. - I have some Sennheiser wireless headphones - All my inputs are optical (CableBox + Media PC). Here's the problem: - If i simply use the headphone jack, I have to manualy turn off my...- DeadByDawn
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Need basic help: x-fi optical -> HeadRoom desktop
Bump. Can someone please help me set this up right. Thanks again.- DeadByDawn
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Need basic help: x-fi optical -> HeadRoom desktop
Hey head-fi'ers, I finnaly got a headphone amp to get the ultimate sound in the following order of importance: 1. Games 2. All other (Music, DVD, etc) The amp i purchased has the DAC built in so i was going to run a TOSlink optical cable to the amp's DAC. Questions: 1. What do i...- DeadByDawn
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HeadRoom Desktop Amp
Quote: Originally Posted by feifan Funny you should mention this. As I explained above, even after I turned off the X-Fi's DAC, the HRD wouldn't read the incoming signal as digital. I had to use the analog switch. I'm not sure what this means, but the most obvious conclusion is that I...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HeadRoom Desktop Amp
Thanks for the reply. I dont think it matters if you turn the HRD dac on or off for the specific test case. If you go optical out from your x-fi, thats a pure digital signal. The only way to interpret it would be using the DAC on the HRD. If you go analog out from your x-fi, then even...- DeadByDawn
- Post #29
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HeadRoom Desktop Amp
Quote: Originally Posted by feifan Set up B: X-Fi (Digital out) -> Desktop amp (digital in) -> Headphones I am very interested in this test because it will help me determine if buying an amp for my computer gaming is worth it. I was leaning toward x-fi digital-out to the...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Xin Amps - Never Again
Im sorry, but this is the most ridiculous thing i have ever heard. It takes 5 minutes to send an email to someone to let them know whats going on. Quote: Originally Posted by SK138 I hope you get the resolution you are looking for soon. I been at this hobby for awhile now...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Basic question about the Senn HD 650s
Are these headphones considered low impeadance or high impeadance? Thanks in advance- DeadByDawn
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Zu Mobius Sennheiser, What - Help
Well I called Zu today and they are going to send me a box with a return shipping label. I am going to send them my cable and headphones and they are going to make them snug for me. They are giving me good service so far. Well see how it goes. -
Zu Mobius Sennheiser, What - Help
Quote: Originally Posted by tkam Return for a refund and get a cheaper cable? I really like the sound (even un-burned in) so far. I just hate how it disconnects every 5 minutes when i move my friggen head!!!! Arghh!!! -
Zu Mobius Sennheiser, What - Help
I just spent 299 on a 4m cable for my Sennheiser HD650s and the v2connectors are a loose fit (especially the right). Ive seen a few threads talking about this issue and stuffing plastic straws was not the solution i was hoping for. Anyone have any suggestions???? Thanks in advance- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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SACD player - worth it?
Quote: Originally Posted by proglife I wouldn't and have not invested in SACD. Is your remote dead or the remote sensor on the player? Its defiitely the remote sensor on the player. I tested several remotes that all worked prior to it going out. Its costs way to much to...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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SACD player - worth it?
I currently have a Sony ES series 5-disc changer. It think i paid around 300+ for it about 6-7 years ago. The quality of the sound is excellent compared to my 150 dollar cd player i had before that. Well recently the CD player stopped receiving remote control signals and it has to be...- DeadByDawn
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HeadRoom Desktop Amp
Thanks for your reply everyone. Hey ralphp@optonline, I noticed in your profile that you are plugging your digital out from your x-fi card/console to the DAC in your Headroom. I am curious if you think that improves the sound. I have an x-fi fatal1ty. I was curious how the DAC in the...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Tube amps and gaming
In a game like battlefield 2, what can i expect from tubes in terms of: - ambient sounds - Firing a machine gun - the sound of footsteps - Large bass-y explosions Will more detail and more bass come from using tubes? Will tubes warm and soften up what sounds hard and crisp (may not be an...- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Tube amps and gaming
What would a tube amp do for the sound of gaming. In particular, what would the machine guns in Battlefield 2 sound like coming though a tube amp versus a solid state amp. This is an amp i was considering: http://www.headphone.com/products/he...hybrid-amp.php Thanks- DeadByDawn
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)